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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character officially swears in Mowbray and Bolingbroke at the duel?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Richard.
(c) Lord Marshal.
(d) Duke Aumerle.

2. What does Bushy do for the Queen in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He tells stories of Richard's bravery.
(b) He tries to comfort her with his wit.
(c) He calls for his musicians to play for her.
(d) He offers to take her to the ocean.

3. What are the prophecies discussed in Act 2, Scene 4 supposed to forewarn?
(a) There will be a plague.
(b) England is to be overthrown.
(c) The king is dead.
(d) The war is doomed.

4. Who invites Bolingbroke to stay at Berkley Castle?
(a) York.
(b) Willoughby.
(c) Lord Berkley.
(d) Ross.

5. How does Bolingbroke justify executing the prisoners?
(a) He says it is a favor to the king.
(b) He says it is a favor to the Christian church.
(c) He says God tells him to do it.
(d) He knows they were both about to murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters are in Act 2, Scene 4?

2. Who is at Bristow Castle in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Who is Gaunt alluding to have killed the Duke of Gloucester as he speaks alone with the Duchess?

4. What does Gaunt call Richard in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Where is the setting of Act 1, Scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Gaunt and York discuss privately in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What are the Duchess and the Duke discussing in the beginning of Act 5, Scene 2? What happened in the story?

3. What happens after Aumerle and his family enter Act 5, Scene 3?

4. How does York meet Bolingbroke at Berkley Castle?

5. What does Gaunt reveal in Act 1, Scene 2?

6. Who is sent to meet with Richard inside Flint Castle? What happens?

7. Which other scene in the play is Act 4, Scene 1 most comparable to? Why?

8. Why is the Duke of York not supportive of Bolingbroke's revolution?

9. Whose power seems to be stronger as of Act 2, Scene 3: Richard's or Bolingbroke's?

10. Summarize Bushy and Greens' final moments.

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